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Cyndy Ann Kleckner
Nov 16, 2021
Cyndy Ann Kleckner, age 72, formerly of New Ringgold, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at Lehigh Valley East Pottsville Campus, having been a resident of Providence Place of Pottsville. Born in Pottsville the daughter of the late John "Jack", and Arlean (Koch) Miller. Cyndy was also predeceased by; two daughters, Dawn Renee, and Denise Kleckner Surviving are; brothers, John,...
Edward M. Kupetz Jr.
Nov 15, 2021
Edward M. Kupetz, Jr., 61 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 15, 2021, at his home in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, August 9, 1960 in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Edward Kupetz, Sr. of Tuscarora, and Eleanor (Hosler) Kupetz-Ulrich of Tamaqua. Surviving are brothers, Bernard Kupetz and John Kupetz; sister, Theresa Kupetz.; parallel siblings, Harold,...
Keith J. Wilkinson
Nov 15, 2021
Keith J. Wilkinson, 44 years of age, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Monday, November 15, 2021, at home in Philadelphia. Born Thursday, June 23, 1977 in Petersburg, Virginia son of the late Thomas Keith Wilkinson, and Kathleen (Moran) McLaughlin. Surviving are sister, Denise M. Hill wife of Michael of Brockton; step-father, Dennis McLaughlin of Tamaqua, uncle, John Moran and...
Kathleen A. "Kathie" Paul
Nov 14, 2021
Kathleen Ann (Cosgrove) Paul, 76, passed away on November 14, 2021 at Morristown Medical Center surrounded by loved ones after a difficult year of declining health. The firstborn child of John and Anna (Gill) Cosgrove, Kathie was born on February 4, 1945 in South Philadelphia where she lived until she moved to the Poconos in 1974, finally settling on 4th...
Helen "Tooter" (Lohenitz) Linkevich
Nov 12, 2021
Helen “Tooter” (Lohenitz) Linkevich, January 4, 1947-November 12, 2021, died at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Lillian Ida (Rohlfing) Lohenitz and Peter Lohenitz and preceded in death by her brother, John “Jack” Lohenitz. Helen was a member of the Tamaqua Class of 1964 and attended Bloomsburg University, graduating in 1968. She is...
Blanche M. "Bea" Jordan
Nov 11, 2021
Blanche M. Jordan, formerly of Philadelphia, and Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021, while in the loving care of her family in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania at the age of 86. Born Monday, July 8, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Leipert. Blanche was predeceased by husband Eugene J....
Joseph L. Lemier Iii
Nov 11, 2021
Joseph L. LeMier III, 46 years of age, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Tuesday, January 14, 1975 in Port Jefferson, New York. Joe was predeceased by; his father, Joseph L. LeMier II. Surviving are; his mother, Linda A. (Wolochuk) Formisano wife of Anthony, his step father with...
Charlene R. Moyer
Nov 10, 2021
Charlene R. Moyer, 56 of Lehighton, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at St. Luke's - Allentown Campus. Born Monday, September 13, 1965 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Charles R., and Marlene (Andrews) Taschler. Charlene was also predeceased by her; sister, Lori Rehrig. Surviving are; daughter, Jennifer Steigerwalt of Tamaqua; son, Jeffrey Steigerwalt and his companion...
Kenneth R. Kuhns
Nov 8, 2021
Kenneth R. Kuhns, husband, father, grandfather, 76 years of age, of Spirit Court New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Prospect Park Health & Rehabilitation Center in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, August 14, 1945 in Allentown the son of the late Earl K., and Rachel (Tedesco) Kuhns. Kenneth was also predeceased by; daughter, Kimberly Ann Kuhns...
George C. Kupetz
Nov 7, 2021
George C. Kupetz, 64 years of age of Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at St. Luke's Orwigsburg Campus. Born Wednesday, May 8, 1957 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of George J., and Mae (Ketchledge) Kupetz. A 1975 graduate of Blue Mountain High School, George earned a certification in H.V.A.C. after graduation. George...
Roman Clyde Nunez
Nov 6, 2021
Roman Clyde Nunez, precious baby boy to parents Tori Papanek and Mario Nunez, died peacefully in his mother and father’s arms on November 6, 2021 a few short hours after his birth. Roman is deeply loved by his mother and father, big sister Keanna and big brother Troy, his great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and many others. Since first...
Dorothy King
Nov 4, 2021
Dorothy King, 92 years of age, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, of First Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at home while in the loving care of her husband of 68 years, John King, Sr., and her son whom she adored, John King, Jr.. Born Monday, September 9, 1929 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. the daughter of...
Harry "Richie" Arner
Nov 2, 2021
Harry Richard "Richie" Arner, 94 years of age, of East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, January 17, 1927 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert, and Annabelle (Scheitram) Arner. He was also predeceased by his brother, Robert in 1934. Surviving are;...
Patricia (Kennedy) "Patsy" Regalis
Oct 30, 2021
Patricia "Patsy" Regalis, 96 years of age, of Willing Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021, while in the care of her daughter Mary Ann Watsula in Tuscarora. Born Thursday, October 15, 1925 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Patrick, and Adelle (Sakusky) Kennedy. Patsy, was also predeceased by; husband, Joseph J. Regalis, Sr....
Craig Walters Sr.
Oct 29, 2021
Craig Walters, Sr., husband, father, owner of Walters Monument Co., of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021, at home in the loving care of his wife of 41 years, Helen M. (Heiney) Walters after a courageous battle against cancer at 65 years of age. Born Wednesday, March 7, 1956 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the son of the...
Amandus C. "Junior" Steigerwalt Jr.
Oct 27, 2021
Amandus C. "Junior" Steigerwalt, husband, father, grandfather, of Ben Salem Road, Andreas, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in the tender care of his family and beloved wife of 70 years, Pauline Lizzie (Oswald) Steigerwalt, having celebrated their anniversary on July 7, 2021, at 92 years of age. Born Saturday, April 20, 1929, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania,...
Shirley I. Miller
Oct 26, 2021
Shirley I. Miller, 85 years of age, beloved mother, adored grandmother, sister, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the home of her daughter Lesa in Tamaqua. Born Tuesday, November 26, 1935 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Clarence, and Anna (Reinert) Moyer. Shirley was also predeceased by; her husband of 58 years,...
Ruth Essington
Oct 23, 2021
Anita Ruth Essington, age 96, of Tamaqua, PA and Pittsboro, NC, died on October 23, 2021 after a brief illness. A wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was the daughter of Howell Dietrich and Catherine Wirtz. Following her mother’s death as an infant, she was raised by her grandparents, Jacob and Sally Dietrich, at 509 Washington Street, where she resided...
Joseph Francis Sweeney
Oct 21, 2021
Joseph Francis Sweeney, Panther Valley High School teacher of 18 years, a resident of Summit Hill, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus at 56 years of age surrounded by his family who will continue to live his legacy. Born Tuesday, August 10, 1965 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Joe is survived by; mother, Carol...
Jean G. Ripple
Oct 20, 2021
Jean G. (Gaumer) Ripple, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly at 93 years of age. Born Monday, May 7, 1928 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William, and Myrtle (Brown) Gaumer. She was also predeceased by her husband, William John Ripple...
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